Energy Insider – 3rd Quarter 2020

Energy Insider – 3rd Quarter 2020

At SECO Energy, our purpose and our values govern every decision we make. Our purpose is to provide exceptional service to our members, co-workers, and communities. Our values are six-fold and include safety, member commitment, honesty and integrity, strong work ethic, teamwork and open communication. In many instances, our purpose and our values work hand […]

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Energy Insider – 2nd Quarter 2020

Energy Insider – 2nd Quarter 2020

From electric draglines to electric cars, beneficial electrification provides the opportunity to achieve economic and environmental benefits.     Mining is a big industry in Florida and the need to extract product in the most cost effective manner is essential to remain competitive. With the advent of electricity, mines moved away from human, animal and […]

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Energy Insider – Recover Costs with CARE

Energy Insider – Recover Costs with CARE

In the last edition of the SECO Energy Insider newsletter, we outlined our assistance and flexibility for members during the COVID-19 situation that includes payment extensions, increased credit card transaction limits and more. This edition is aimed at providing information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act that was just passed by […]

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Energy Insider – 1st Quarter 2020

Energy Insider – 1st Quarter 2020

To you, our valued members, we understand these are unprecedented and challenging times. We know your business has most likely been disrupted in one way or another, along with your personal life and the lives of your employees. The future may seem a bit uncertain right now.   Here’s what is certain – SECO Energy […]

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Energy Insider – 4th Quarter 2019

Energy Insider – 4th Quarter 2019

SECO Energy is a not-for-profit electric distribution cooperative serving 210,000 homes and businesses throughout seven Central Florida counties. We take pride in providing service to you, our member-owners, and most-valued Key Accounts. As your advocate, the SECO Energy Key Accounts team would like to inform you in advance of rate changes taking effect on January […]

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Energy Insider – 3rd Quarter 2019

Energy Insider – 3rd Quarter 2019

  Many commercial and industrial members served by SECO Energy have a multitude of motors powering their daily processes. According to an article in the Business Energy Advisor, about half of the energy consumed in the U.S. is through electric motors.   According to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), the manufacturing industry can save […]

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Energy Insider – 2nd Quarter 2019

Energy Insider – 2nd Quarter 2019

  Here in the Sunshine State, we enjoy the glorious weather that draws thousands of visitors each year. Those beautiful bluebird colored skies just seem to be a magnet to people all over the country. However, the locals know that the weather, especially in summer, can take a turn for the worse very quickly. In […]

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Energy Insider – 1st Quarter

Energy Insider – 1st Quarter

  Autonomous Taxis – Coming Soon to a Village Near You!   The future is now! Autonomous taxi company Voyage Auto has launched a pilot program in The Villages, Florida, specifically the Village of Virginia Trace. The self-driving taxi program, unveiled earlier this year, is as an added benefit for the residents in The Villages. […]

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Energy Insider – 4th Quarter

Energy Insider – 4th Quarter

  Small Steps With Big Impact   Business challenges at your workplace include work-related injuries, chronic disease, absenteeism and sick employees who return to work before getting well. According to the Centers for Disease Control, an aging workforce also presents unique challenges such as stress, fatigue, depression – all which all contribute to declining productivity. […]

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Energy Insider – 3rd Quarter

Energy Insider – 3rd Quarter

  What Are Capital Credits?   As the last quarter of the year approaches, we in the cooperative world begin to address Capital Credits. Most members, both residential and businesses, will ask “what are capital credits?” As a not-for-profit electric utility and like most businesses, SECO Energy sets an annual budget to pay operating costs, […]

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